HECTOR -- The Hector City Council voted to buy a new police vehicle during its monthly meeting Thursday night.

The 2006 Chevrolet Impala cost $15,079 and will be financed through Simmons First Bank, according to the meeting's minutes.

The board authorized Mayor Martha Owens to sign the purchase papers for the vehicle.

Owens said in a previous meeting the city needed a new vehicle because the old vehicles were climbing in mileage and were requiring more maintenance.

The city received several estimates for various police vehicles ranging from new to two to three years old during the past couple months. Owens told the board about several cars during last month's meeting.

The board approved the purchase of the new vehicle unanimously.

In other business

The city received a check for a grant to purchase police equipment and was deposited in the general fund.